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Claerwen Reservoir

1,749 ha

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,749 ha

Getting here

52.27181, -3.68554

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Carrion Crow, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tormentil, Purple Moor-grass, Sheep's Sorrel +135 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Tormentil, Purple Moor-grass, Sheep's Sorrel +135 more · last seen 2023

Free

Foraging

Plants — Sheep's Sorrel, Bilberry, Hazel +12 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Wood Tiger +45 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Wood Tiger +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚴

Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route191 m
Named routeRef 81Length 191 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route15.2 km
Named routeRef 81Length 15.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 81Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route540 m
Named routeRef 81Length 540 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route151 m
Named routeRef 81Length 151 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Cambrian WayMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

21 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Shoreline on the southern side of Claerwen reservoir

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Shoreline on the southern side of Claerwen reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

💧Claerwen ReservoirReservoir0 m→✦Maenhir Pen maen Wern StoneHistoric site3.3 km→

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